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Stanislaus coroner needs public’s help finding families of 2 residents. Here’s who they are

Modesto Bee file

The Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in contacting the family of two residents who recently died.

Modesto resident Lettica Benavente-Hopkins, 82, died from natural causes in a local care facility on Aug. 16.

Turlock resident Jerry Vavaro, 63, died from natural causes at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto on Aug. 15.

Anyone with information on family is asked to call the Coroner’s Office at 209-567-4480.

Trevor Morgan
The Modesto Bee
Trevor Morgan covers accountability and enterprise stories for The Modesto Bee. He earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism at California State University, Northridge. Before coming to Modesto, he covered education and government in Los Angeles County. 
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